Effective Carpet Cleaning Techniques

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Effective Carpet Cleaning Techniques
Carpets can be cleaned effectively, providing you choose the right cleaning method for your particular carpet. It is a good idea to check the manufacturers recommended carpet cleaning methods, based on your carpets fibre content. Once the fibre or blend of fibres used in a particular carpet has been identified, the right type of solution can be selected.

Cleaning methods can be broadly classified as vacuuming, carpet shampooing, external extraction, also referred to as 'steam cleaning, or the dry powder method, also referred to as 'dry cleaning'. A combination of two or more of these methods can also be used.

Vacuuming only cleans surface dirt. A vacuum cleaner applies high pressure air flow on the carpets surface, pushing and then trapping surface dirt in an attached filter bag.

Carpet shampooing enables relatively deeper cleaning. It involves using a foam carpet shampoo system to attract embedded dirt to the surface and then vacuuming the carpet.

External extraction is a method recommended by many carpet cleaning experts and carpet manufacturers. It is used to extract dirt and stains from carpets by injecting a mixture of water and cleaning agents in the form of steam and then, almost instantly, extracting it using air at a very high pressure.

The dry powder method is employed for cleaning dirt by sprinkling a dry powder, which is a solvent. It dissolves dirt when worked with a brush, and is then removed through vacuuming.

After selecting the most suitable carpet cleaning method, determine how frequently a carpet needs to be cleaned. Consider the degree and type of foot traffic on the carpet, the color of the carpet and its proximity to dust or other factors that can cause it to get soiled. Surface cleaning through vacuuming is recommended at least once a week. Less frequent cleaning can make a carpet too soiled to clean. It can also damage the carpet and reduce its life.

Most carpet cleaning experts recommend using a professional carpet cleaning company to 'deep clean' your carpets at least once a year.